Both Texans running for president were joined by their fellow Democratic candidates at forums hosted by She the People and the African American Mayors Association in Houston. Topics included voting rights, health care and criminal justice.
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Watch eight Democrats running for president speak at a forum in Texas
Eight Democrats running for the White House, including Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke, are set to speak at a presidential forum in Texas focused on women of color. Tune in live here.
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With 10 months until Iowa, Castro sees “lower expectations” for him as an advantage
During a two-day swing through Iowa, the former San Antonio mayor downplayed concerns about his poor fundraising numbers while emphasizing all the time he had for his presidential bid to take off.
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Julián Castro raises $1.1 million in first quarter for his presidential bid
The haul puts the Democratic presidential candidate behind rivals who’ve chosen to announce their numbers ahead of a Monday deadline. But his campaign says his fundraising has been on the upswing in recent weeks.
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Julián Castro calls Trump’s immigration policies a failure in counter-rally to president’s visit
The Democratic presidential candidate held an event in San Antonio several hours after President Donald Trump visited the city for a fundraiser.
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Castro unveils immigration platform, laying an early marker in the 2020 presidential contest
The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor laid out an immigration plan Tuesday that appears to be the most detailed yet in the Democratic presidential field.
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Julián Castro, Beto O’Rourke say they’ll release their tax returns, but timing unclear
After President Trump bucked tradition and withheld his tax returns during his successful 2016 campaign, Democrats vying for their party’s 2020 nomination are vowing to make such information public.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Beto O’Rourke kicks off presidential campaign in Texas
The former congressman and U.S. Senate nominee held the first of three Saturday launch rallies in his hometown of El Paso, and planned gatherings later in the day at Texas Southern University in Houston and at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
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Trump expected to make April fundraising trip to Houston, San Antonio
President Donald Trump last visited Texas in February, when he went to El Paso to rally support for a border wall. He’s expected to be back in the state for fundraisers April 10, according to people familiar with his plans.
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With Texas homecoming, Beto O’Rourke gets opportunity to reassert home-state strength
The Democratic presidential candidate is holding three rallies across Texas on Saturday, his first campaign events in his home state since launching his 2020 bid two weeks ago.